A declarative sentence is a type of sentence that makes a statement. It declares or asserts something, providing information.
Here are the key characteristics of a declarative sentence:
* States a fact or opinion: It tells you something about the world or the speaker's thoughts.
* Ends with a period (.) This punctuation mark signals the end of the statement.
* Subject-verb structure: They typically have a subject (who or what is doing the action) and a verb (the action).
Examples:
* The sun is shining. (States a fact)
* I love pizza. (States an opinion)
* My favorite color is blue. (States a fact)
* She is going to the store. (States an action)
In contrast to:
* Interrogative sentences: Ask questions (e.g., "What is your name?")
* Imperative sentences: Give commands or instructions (e.g., "Close the door.")
* Exclamatory sentences: Express strong emotion (e.g., "Wow, that was amazing!")
Let me know if you have any more questions about declarative sentences or other types of sentences!